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Workforce Executive Orders Miss the Mark, Observers Say
The order streamlining the firing process acknowledges a real problem in federal agencies but is not the right solution, especially taken together with the other directives, good government leaders note.
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Scrapped: $24M Plan to Replace Refrigerators On Air Force One
Rep. Joe Courtney says the no-bid deal “didn’t pass the smell test.”
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Analysis: Privatizing Essential Human Services Like The VA Can Come At a High Social Cost
The Trump administration wants to privatize more of the federal bureaucracy. New research suggests this can lead to discrimination in essential government services.
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We're About To Find Out How Big The Gig Economy Actually Is
The U.S. government is preparing to release data on the number of temps, contract workers, and freelancers.
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IRS Plans to Hire 1,700, Upgrade Outdated Technology
In a new strategic plan, the agency projects a 17 percent increase in phone calls as it implements the new tax law.
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The Federal Agencies With the Most (and Least) Sexual Harassment
At every agency, more women than men report harassment.
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Blame Weak Management, Not Lack of Authority, for Poor Performers
For the most part, federal supervisors already have the ability to do all of the things described in Trump’s new executive order on removal procedures.
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Jokey Bosses Can Encourage Rule Breakers
"Bosses who crack jokes in the office may be opening the door to the idea that it's okay to violate rules in the workplace.
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Union Files Suit to Block Executive Orders on Official Time, Firing
NTEU argues that the orders contradict provisions of the 1978 Civil Service Reform Act.
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Trump and Kim Will Talk After All—But About What?
The on-again, off-again meeting between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un is apparently happening. But there's little evidence that North Korea actually wants to denuclearize.
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Pompeo Ends FOIA ‘Surge’ That Sidelined Hundreds of Diplomats
The transfers, which began under then-Secretary Rex Tillerson, were seen as retaliation for involvement in programs unpopular with the Trump administration.
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The Fine Print of Trump's Executive Order on Official Time
In addition to requiring union employees to spend at least 75 percent of their work hours on agency business, the executive order attempts to significantly reduce hours spent per employee on official time.
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Secret Service Overpaid Political Campaigns by Nearly $4 Million, GAO Finds
Error found in reimbursements to campaigns for seats agents used on charter flights.
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Poll: More Americans Want the 'Best People' in Government Than Private Sector
Trump promised to bring the best into federal service, but is helping many find the exits.
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Examine the Beliefs That No Longer Serve You
When you find yourself blaming others for your woes, it’s time to ask yourself a few questions.
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The U.S. Defense Industry Wants an Arms-Export Czar
AIA proposes the appointment of a single official or government body to shepherd deals through the Defense, State and Commerce Departments — among other changes.
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The Fine Print of Trump’s Collective Bargaining Executive Order
The edict establishes an interagency labor working group, with no employee group involvement, to develop common collective bargaining agreement language and negotiating strategies.
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ICE Cancels Proposed Contract for Help in Hiring Thousands of Deportation Officers
The agency now expects to reissue the solicitation in fiscal 2019.
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GAO Maps Out Agency Spending on Climate Change
OMB disagrees with recommendation for special review of program overlap.
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